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Episode 1514

Multiple pillows on a bed
  • On our Ask A Vet segment, we chat about dog sports with our veterinarian Danielle Jongkind.
  • What should you consider when buying a new pillow? Frances Wong lets us know in our Wellness segment.
  • There’s an Audio described performance that TO Live is offering on Saturday, March 25 called Colossus. Programming Coordinator, Nathan Sartore tells us all about it. 
  • The International Blind Café has grown substantially over the last little while. Julie Martin, our Community Reporter in Nova Scotia has more details.
  • Yang Wang recently wrote an article on a multiculturalism related hot topic in the Chinese community. She tells us more.
  • On our monthly Voices segment, Producer Jeff Ryman joins us to talk everything from his love of sports, to becoming a father.

Episode 1513

Canadian Paralympic Committee logo
  • CSUN was last week, and Orbit Research announced a new product. Michael Babcock fills us in.
  • Brock Richardson recently went to the Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit where he caught up with numerous athletes. He tells us more in his Sports Update.
  • We’re joined by AMI Podcast Coordinator, Ryan Delehanty who gives us a sneak peak of some upcoming releases.
  • Thaw Di Gras took place this past weekend. Kim Hovey, our Community Reporter in Dawson City, Yukon tells us all about it.
  • We check in with Independent Living Skills Specialist Leanne Baarda where we discuss home management for everyday living.
  • The Toronto District School Board is considering implementing a policy whereby discrimination on the grounds of caste would be prohibited. Danielle McLaughlin has more on Know Your Rights.

Episode 1512

Shamrock plant
  • The Toronto Blind Curling Club is hosting the Provincial Blind Curling Club Event this weekend. Joining us with more details is Toronto Blind Curling Club Team Member, Jasmine Schuchardt.
  • Sony made a $600 camera for low vision users. John Biehler has more during our App Update.
  • We get into the Friday Buzz, with Bill Shackleton.
  • We have our gardening segment with Susan Kerney where we highlight two plants, the Shamrock and the Lemongrass Plant.
  • On the Chatty Bookshelf, Ryan Hooey is joined by Author of The Lost Scroll of the Physician, Alisha Sevigney.
  • Let’s get to conversation recaps and comment on segments from the past week, on Cut for Time.

     

Episode 1510

A dog and a cat staring at each other in a field
  • Margrett Weldon shares Headlines on health, lifestyle, technology and accessibility.
  • Margrett Weldon tells us how pets, and service animals are affected, when couples go their separate ways.
  • It's the Wednesday Buzz with Bill Shackleton. 
  • The Rick Hansen Foundation is providing accessibility training, ratings, and funding for infrastructure upgrades in eight municipalities across BC. We learn more with Brad McCannell, VP Access and Inclusion.
  • Our friends at Robert Half join us to discuss what makes a dream job for Canadian workers.
  • We get to our monthly Employment conversation with Elysia Yardley. We’re talking about Performance Management and its importance.

Episode 1508

Brad Gushue's team celebrating their Brier win
  • AIRA has released a new app for android. What can users expect? Michael Babcock fills us in on Talking Tech.
  • On our Sports Update, Brock Richardson tells us about curling playoff format he wouldn’t mind seeing carried over into conventional sports.
  • #IGotThis returns next Monday on AMI-tv. We tee up the new season with Jennifer Jellicoe, Senior Creative Producer at Honey Cut Studios. 
  • There’s a one hour seminar to learn about bringing healing intention to your home gardens. Southern Ontario Community Reporter, Annette Dennis has the details.
  • Registration is open for his year’s Summer Advo-Camp at Lake Joseph. Devon Wilkins tells us more in her guide dog report.
  • The federal government announced a bill to establish a permanent Commission to investigate wrongful convictions. Danielle McLaughlin discusses this on Know Your Rights.